HB 256-FN (2012): relative to the administrative appeals process of the department of environmental services and establishing a committee to study the appeal process of the department of environmental services.

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HB 256-FN (2012)

relative to the administrative appeals process of the department of environmental services and establishing a committee to study the appeal process of the department of environmental services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 246

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 9, 2011, September 20, 2011, October 4, 2011 and October 18, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2811h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2811h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 4, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1746s). The committee's amendment (1746s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2012 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1746s and Requests C of C (Rep Renzullo)” on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. A committee of conference met on May 29, 2012 and May 30, 2012 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2461c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (2461c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2012, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2011, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 8, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • August 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • September 20, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • October 4, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • October 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • October 25, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 22, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
  • May 29, 2012, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 305
  • May 30, 2012, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 305

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2811h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1746s — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1746s and Requests C of C (Rep Renzullo) — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2012, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2012, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • February 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/3/2011 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 8, 2011: Executive Session: 2/8/2011 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • February 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • August 9, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 8/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • September 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/2011 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • October 4, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2011 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/25/2011 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2811h(NT) for Jan 4 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • November 2, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2811h (New Title)
  • January 4, 2012: Amendment #2811h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • January 4, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2811h(NT): MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 22, 2012: Hearing: 3/22/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 19, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1746s, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Amendment 1746s; AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1746s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2012: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1746s and Requests C of C (Rep Renzullo): MA VV
  • May 15, 2012: Speaker Appoints: Reps Ahlgren, Howard, Spang, and Giuda
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Odell Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference; MA, VV
  • May 23, 2012: President Appoints: Senators Odell, Gallus and Merrill
  • May 29, 2012: Conference Committee Meeting: 5/29/2012 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • May 29, 2012: Conferee Change: Rep Bowers Replaces Rep Spang
  • May 30, 2012: Conference Committee Meeting: 5/30/2012 3:00 PM LOB 305
  • May 31, 2012: Conference Committee Report #2012-2461c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 6, 2012: Conference Committee Report 2461c; Adopted, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Conference Committee Report #2461c Adopted, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/18/2012; Effective 06/18/2012; Chapter 0246

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